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Year: 1940
Great Mosque and Market Scene Salé - 2.5 franc
This stamp depicts a street scene in the historic city of Salé, located across the Bou Regreg River from Rabat. The design shows local pedestrians in a traditional market street with the minaret of the Great Mosque of Salé (Grande Mosquée de Salé) rising prominently in the background. The stamp was part of the definitive issues of French Morocco and highlights the architectural and cultural heritage of one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities. The Great Mosque of Salé is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Morocco. Originally founded during the Almohad period in the 12th century, it became the principal religious monument of Salé and a symbol of the city's historical importance as a center of trade, scholarship, and maritime activity. The mosque's minaret, featured on the stamp, is a notable example of Almohad architecture and remains one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. During the French Protectorate period, many Moroccan definitive stamps featured famous cities, monuments, and everyday scenes to showcase the country's cultural and architectural heritage. This stamp illustrates both the urban life and historic architecture of Salé.
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